Ala Moana Bowls Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty checkin' in from the South Shore. Let's talk about what's cookin' for Ala Moana Bowls over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, the water temp is sittin' right on 81°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no need for a thick suit.

The next few days are pretty quiet. We've got some small, weak swells rollin' through Tuesday afternoon and into Wednesday, with combined energy readings around 318, 282, and 229. That's weak energy, folks. The waves are tiny, around 1 ft to 3 ft, and the wind is a cross-offshore breeze, so the surface will be clean, but there's just not enough power to get excited about. Thursday morning and afternoon look a little better with a small 2 ft SSW groundswell. The period is a long 17-18 seconds, which means the waves will have some shape and energy, but the size is still real small. The combined energy is in the 250-260 range, still weak. Friday sees a light onshore breeze and a bit more swell, but the quality drops off with that cross-on wind.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Saturday the 22nd all the way through to the end of the month, it's a write-off. The wind howls out of the ENE at 22-25 mph, creating a strong breeze. The swell jumps up, hitting 7 ft to 8 ft, and the combined energy climbs into the 500-1100 range, which is moderate to strong wave energy. But here's the kicker: that swell is short-period windswell, only 7-8 seconds. It's gonna be a messy, choppy, close-out mess. For a spot like Ala Moana Bowls, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. This period lasts for over a week, with barely a break.

Now, finally, there's a light at the end of the tunnel. On Tuesday, September 1st, we start to see a change. The wind drops to a moderate 16 mph and the swell period starts to lengthen. The real deal arrives on Wednesday, September 2nd. We've got a groundswell coming from the south at 4 ft with a very long period of 19 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 1601, which is strong to very strong wave energy. The wind goes glassy, with a slight air from the NE. This is gonna be clean, lined-up, powerful surf. The swell direction is SSE, which is the optimum for this break. This is the standout. This is the one to circle on your calendar. It's a bit over a week away, so keep an eye on the charts, but it looks promising. That S groundswell will be perfect for the reef, with good shape and power.

Rusty

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